John Deere announced another addition to the C-Series air cart lineup — the C1450T — the largest capacity option in the C-Series lineup to help farmers achieve more acres between refills.
This new air cart includes all the features of other C-Series carts, including AccuRate meters, EZCal calibration system and precision ag technology to help improve farmer productivity. In addition, the cart has seamless integration into the John Deere Operations Center, which provides enhanced operational efficiency through precision ag technologies and logistics.
"Seeding windows continue to get tighter, and farmers are looking for ways to cover more ground without adding complexity," said Benjamin Zelle, John Deere marketing manager for seeders and planters. "The C1450T is built to help them scale their operation with increased capacity, so they can stay productive and make the most of every available hour in the field."
C-Series Features Designed to Enhance Precision
Building on the performance of the C-Series, the new C1450T includes features that the C-Series air carts are known for, helping improve efficiency and productivity, according to John Deere.
AccuRate meters are corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel meters that hold up against abrasive granular fertilizers and seed treatments. The individually controlled, electric meters have the ability to change the speed of each meter, allowing for higher-resolution prescriptions. The meters also allow for Curve Compensation and SectionCommand Pro, providing farmers with up to *8 times more precision in their seeding practices.
Another feature of the C-Series carts is the industry-exclusive John Deere EZCal system — a push-button calibration system that is faster and more efficient than older, manual bag calibration systems, eliminating the need to crawl under the cart to calibrate while also decreasing the back-and-forth steps to complete this task.
"The C1450T combines increased capacity with the precision technologies farmers depend on every day," Zelle said. "Features like the ActiveCal system give operators real-time visibility into product levels and application performance, helping them make in-field adjustments and maintain accuracy without slowing down."
New Features for Ease of Use
To support the increased capacity, a new feature on the C1450T is the EZLift system that allows operators to lift bulk bags to tender directly into tanks 1, 2 and 3. The lift can reach bags on the ground, a trailer, truck bed, or the storage platform. A bulk bag side storage platform provides extra bag storage, helping with efficiency when every minute counts.
Another new feature to make seed handling more efficient is a new 16-in. hydraulic conveyor. This longer and wider conveyor allows for faster tendering of product and increased clearance around the rear tires. A stainless-steel hopper decreases maintenance. In addition to the conveyor, the front platform has been redesigned with walk-over stairs for easier access to cross the hitch.
The cart also includes a larger tank 1, the 105 bu Flex Tank. The new Flex Tank increases the versatility of the tank, allowing it to be filled with more than just canola or inoculant. Filling the tank with additional fertilizer or seed increases acres per fill, keeping farmers in the field longer.
The C1450T also includes the addition of a fifth tank. This allows for greater versatility, allowing farmers to mix and match tanks to maximize their acres per fill. This design enables greater ability to blend fertilizer on the cart and increases the maximum number of products the cart can hold to five.
Logistics to Keep Larger Operations Flowing
Multi-tank air seeders with a G5 or G5Plus CommandCenter display and G5 Advanced license have access to the new John Deere Operations Center Logistics feature that will show an estimate of how long and how much area remains until the tank is empty. This feature helps tenders and operators know when a refill is needed, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time to maximize productivity. This feature is available whether the air seeder is applying at a flat rate or using a variable rate prescription.
Precision Upgrades Improve Air Cart Productivity
The AccuRate metering system is compatible with the John Deere 1910 air carts with two and three tank configurations along with existing C650 and C850 air carts to provide increased precision, reduced maintenance, and minimize crop buildup with anti-static composite shoots. Additional options include an in-tank and platform lighting package. EZCal technology also can be installed as an upgrade and offers an added layer of simplicity, providing operators with the ability to calibrate meters while tendering with the push of a button.
Another precision upgrade available for air seeding tools is the RelativeFlow Blockage system that upgrades an existing tool with the same technology available on new equipment. Sensors monitor row-level relative product flow rate and provide in-cab alerts to help catch blockages early to keep product flowing evenly across the tool — preventing skips that cause uneven emergence and lost yield potential.
*Based on seeding with an 8 primary run air cart and an 80-ft. (24 m) air seeder. Prescription zones would improve from 80-ft. (24 m) to 10-ft. (3 m) zones.
This story also appears on Agricultural Equipment Guide.
